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Opening· 8 plies

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation

An entry in the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO C12), reached after 8 half-moves: 1. e4 e6 2. d4 d5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Bb4.

French Defense: McCutcheon Variation ECO C12
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Black queen
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